Special Symposium Honoring Professor Joe T. Ritchie Homer Nowlin
Chair Michigan State University at the American Society of Agronomy
Annual Meeting Minneapolis, MN November 6-9, 2000 Sponsored by A3
Division of ASA Slide 2 Professor Joe T. Ritchie Known and
Respected Worldwide as Distinguished Scientist & Teacher
Husband, Father, Family Member Friend & Advisor Christian: and
as a True Texan Slide 3 Professor Joe T. Ritchie How did he do it?
This is a question that all of his students, friends, and
colleagues have asked Finally, the answer is to be revealed. Slide
4 Eris, someday I plan to be a world renowned scientist, and go
fishing every other day Joe at one year. Early evidence that he was
already planning his career and hobbies. Slide 5 OK, thats enough
Slide 6 Eris, I have to go to College to realize my dream. And, I
dream that a beautiful girl will be by my side as I try to reach my
potential. Joe and Eris in Monahans, Texas in 1952 ACC, Ann Slide 7
Joe T. Ritchie Graduating from Abilene Christian College (ACC) 1959
Slide 8 Ann and Joe at a formal banquet at ACC before their
marriage Slide 9 Texas Tech University Joe learning how to use the
tools of the trade at Texas Tech where he Received his M.Sc. degree
Slide 10 Joe in some mighty tall maize Many Major Contributions,
such as: Lysimetry, Measurements of crop water use, Functional
Modeling Approach, Soil Water Balance Model, Evapotranspiration
Model, CERES Grain Models (Wheat, Maize, Sorghum, Rice, Millet, )
DSSAT, SALUS, Widely used worldwide Widely cited, adopted concepts
And models Slide 11 Joe has advised many students who are now in
many different countries. Carlos (Brazil) and Bruno (Italy) are
good examples! Slide 12 Joe, Bruno and Jim in the Ann and Joe
Ritchie Hotel. Ann and Joe open their home to students and
colleagues Slide 13 A recent gathering at the Ritchie Home for food
and fun. One of many! Great Food, Great Company! Catered by Brunos
Italian Cuisine Slide 14 Behind the scenesa familiar picture. One
of Joes many hidden talents! This is Great! Yall come back! Slide
15 Joe has received numerous awards. Here, he and Ann receive Joes
award for Outstanding Alumnus of the Year (1994) from ACC Slide 16
Mrs. Ritchie Ann Joe Frequent Travelers. Sardinia, Italy in 1993
Slide 17 The Big Reason to Move Back To Texas, Family Gathering in
July 2000 Slide 18 Professor Joe T. Ritchie What a Journey!! What
an Impact!! Slide 19 Congratulations, Joe and Ann! We All Love
You!
